5 Stunning Coffee Table Books Every Man Should Own

Nothing says more about your taste than the books on your coffee table. Here, five art, style, and design books you'll actually want to read.

When you go out with your friends you can show off your style with your clothes, hairstyle, etc. But what about your house, does it have your ‘touch’ too?

If you visit the house of any men with confidence and authenticity, he will make sure that his place is a showcase of everything that he likes and is known for.

A modern gentleman knows about home decor just as he knows about suits. He knows what looks good hanging on the wall, and what will make him look bad.

The truth be told, there is a very big gap between a man who hand picks what he likes and one that lets somebody else do it for him. You can’t show that you are a man with discerning taste and listens to classical bossa nova if your living room has a full picture of Tony Hawk doing a 360 skating move.

One thing I always loved when I visited peoples houses was to see their living room. You get to see the art, decor, bar with favorite drinks, etc. But my favorite thing has always been the coffee table books.

It may sound silly but even if you have a small apartment with a sofa, two armchairs and a coffee table, if you add a nice hard cover book to it, it adds that final touch to the ambient.

But You need to choose it right. If you have people coming to visit you and you leave them for a second at your fancy living room, they will have a chance to know a little bit of what you like; or at least of what you are interested in.

I personally have my favorites. See my collection of best coffee table books for men:

Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton

Based on the blog with more than four million loyal fans, a beautiful, heartfelt, funny, and inspiring collection of photographs and stories capturing the spirit of a city. Buy Here

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

Arguably the most influential, imaginative, and provocative designer of his generation, Alexander McQueen both challenged and expanded fashion conventions to express ideas about race, class, sexuality, religion, and the environment. Buy Here

GQ Men

GQ Men captures the essence of what it means to look sharp and think smart—the magazine’s mantra—by showcasing the men who embody the GQ spirit: from screen legends to young hot shots, musicians, political and social leaders, plus artists, athletes, and funnymen. Buy Here

Luxury Toys Volume Two

TeNeues‘ Luxury Toys book offers an insight into the whims and pleasures of the biggest spenders amongst us. Buy Here

Small Architecture Now

Freed from the bureaucracy of large projects and requiring the most careful consideration of space, they demonstrate unique skill and innovative thinking. Buy Here

Marcos Paulo de Andrade is the founder/writer for the blog Royal Fashionist, a men’s guide for the modern and sophisticated men, including a variety of current issues such as fashion, health, and fitness. Marcos Paulo is also the fitness guru who has close to 5 million hits on youtube.